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A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.

Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.

Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Alopecia Areata has no guaranteed treatment for hair regrowth, but options like corticosteroids and minoxidil are used, with future research focusing on genetic and immune therapies.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

FDG PET/CT scans can change cancer treatment plans for dogs.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.